Good cycling shorts with padded chamois....if you aren't already using them. Much better than a Kotex - last longer too!
No underwear under said shorts. Undies can move around and chafe you.
If your saddle doesn't have a cutout, you might find that a saddle with one is more comfortable - especially in the front. I use cutout saddles and never have any numbness or pain in the girly bits. An inexpensive cutout saddle you might want to try is the Performance Women's Contour. It might not be "the" saddle for you, but it's not a big investment, and might let you know if a cutout works for you.
Finally, more time in the saddle will help as well. Your sitbones require some toughening up when you first start riding. But your girly bits should not - you need the proper shorts and saddle to keep that area from hurting. They shouldn't hurt even from the first ride, and won't with the right saddle and shorts.
Good luck to you, and welcome to the world of cycling.
Emily
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09-26-2006, 06:49 PM #1
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09-26-2006, 07:11 PM #2
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Also check your saddle. If it's tilted up - get it level.
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09-26-2006, 07:20 PM #3
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There's a reason Bontrager have the nick-name "Bone-breaker." Check out the "Favorite" and "most hated" saddle forums for more saddle help.
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09-26-2006, 07:32 PM #4
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That's a good one, Knotted. I heard it as "Bone-traitor." Same idea.
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09-26-2006, 08:28 PM #5
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I thought it was the "Bonty of Death". First thing that will be coming off my new Trek Fuel.
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09-27-2006, 05:54 AM #6
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Check out the saddle threads.
The first thing that came off my new bike was my Bontrager saddle. Ick!
Also, if you do not have cycling shorts witha chamois, get some.
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09-27-2006, 08:10 AM #7
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I used to think shorts were no big thing, I was very wrong! I also have seat with a cut out and I love it. Mine is a terry butterfly. Actually bikemomma gave it to me last year and it has been awsome! But seats are such a wierd thing. Maybe if you find one you would like to try maybe someone on this site will have one they don't want anymore. What works for some does not work for other's. Also my bike shop will let you buy and return a seat within a week if you don't like it as long as it is still in perfect condition.,
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